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Pressure is mounting on the UK Government to follow Scotland in banning the use of electric shock collars for dogs. The Scottish Government announced on Wednesday a ban on the devices will be introduced through guidance issued under existing Holyrood legislation. Now, animal charities and Scottish politicians are calling for Westminster to outlaw the collars, which are also banned in Wales. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “Now is the time for the government in Westminster to step up and show their commitment to dog welfare. “Both Wales and Scotland are now committed to a total ban on the use of electric shock collars and it would be an extremely negative message to send about the importance of dog welfare if Westminster did not follow suit.” Battersea Dogs & Cats Home also wants a UK-wide ban. Dee McIntosh, the home’s communications director, said: “Battersea has long called for these cruel training devices to be prohibited, as … [Read more...] about UK Government facing calls to ban shock collars for dogs

0 Have your say It’s time to turn over a new leaf and banish the January blues as an array of exciting children’s books hits the shelves. Meet a spirited pony with a mind of his own, a daring young detective with a murder case to solve, a stoat on a New York adventure… and dive into the ocean to discover a giant squid as long as a bus!Age 8 plus:A Pony Called Secret: A New Beginning by Olivia TuffinSaddle up and head for the gallops with a fabulous new drama-filled adventure from Olivia Tuffin, the queen of pony club storytelling.Tuffin, who lives on a farm in Dorset, admits that she never outgrew the pony-mad stage and her fabulous horse-themed tales, which include the much-loved The Palomino Pony series, are inspired by the antics of her own animals.In this exciting new pony adventure, we meet thirteen-year-old Alice Smalley who lives at Park Farm where her mum has a successful horse show team. Alice adores Secret, her spirited young red roan pony, but she … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Thrills, spills, sleuths and ponies mark a new year of reading

Cats and dogs aren't exactly known for getting along, but that hasn't stopped one adorable duo from becoming best friends! Pooch Henry and kitten Baloo have become inseparable as they travel the world on an epic adventure with owner Cynthia and her boyfriend. The couple, who are avid hikers, adopted Henry first and took him along on their journey around the globe, which has seen them explore everywhere from snow-capped mountains to breathtaking lakes. Earlier this year, they decided to extend their family and adopt adorable kitten Baloo; and the two pets instantly formed a connection. Now, the unlikely pair do everything together and the photos are going to melt your heart. Instagram Instagram For example, little Baloo loves to sit on top of Henry's head while they're exploring new landscapes, and after a day of adventures the adorable pets can be spotted looking snug as they share a sleeping bag. Instagram And with Henry already an Instagram star - his page @henrythecoloradodog has … [Read more...] about This cat and dog are travelling the world together on an epic adventure and the whole thing is too adorable

This is the moment a callous thief threw a lasso around a dog's neck and dragged it at speed into his gang's van. Shocking CCTV footage captures the thug snatch the pet in broad daylight and speed away. The dog's desperate owner runs after the vehicle but is unable to stop it getting away. The raid happened on November 8 at around 8.45am in Guangzhou, south China and is thought to be one of a spate of violent thefts carried out by the same gang. Police say the yobs have snatched up to 30 dogs in rural areas recently and sold the pets to dog meat traders. The tradition of eating dogs in China dates back thousands of years. The country has believed eating the animals has numerous health benefits. The gang in this case has since been arrested and most of the 30 dogs have been saved. Police are now trying to find the pet owners. Around four million cats and 10 million dogs are believed to be slaughtered every year in China. However, in April Taiwan became the first Asian country to … [Read more...] about Sickening moment lasso-wielding thief snatches dog for meat in broad daylight raid

INSTAGRAM stars such as Kim Kardashian only have to post a picture with a product for its sales to rocket.But there is a new breed of social media “influencers”, as companies turn to popular puppies and cats to flog their wares.Adorable animals are less likely to embarrass a brand with their bad behaviour, and those with more than 150,000 Instagram followers can earn around £2,295 for uploading a picture. Pets with more than 250,000 followers can command up to £7,500 for a post or video plug.New York-based firm The Dog Agency claims to be the first management group focusing exclusively on animal influencers.Critters on their books have landed contracts with Google, Dyson and Nikon.Here, NICK PRITCHARD shows the top furballs in the biz.Writes pithy critiques of her owners’ outfits.Is popular with brands such as Asos, Jimmy Choo, Urban Outfitters, Next, Kurt Geiger and Topman, which have sent in clothes for review.This Female mini pig is from LA and is really … [Read more...] about Pets are the new breed of social media ‘influencers’ as popular animals fetch up to £7,500 per post

DOWNING Street scrappers Larry and Palmerston have had their “most brutal fight yet” with fears one of them will get killed before something is done to stop them.Larry, like his new owner Theresa May, wants to be the boss but came off worse in the vicious fight with the Foreign Office’s feline.The claws were well and truly out as the pair locked in a vicious fight with Larry getting his collar torn off.Photographer Steve Back, who has been documenting the battles, says he wants Downing Street to “take responsibility” for the fights.He said: “This Downing St cat fight has to stop - the worst fight I've ever seen.“Downing St need to take responsibility for this cat war.“Palmerston and Larry are both fantastic cats, [but they] are going to kill each other.“Cameron brought in Larry as a PR stunt now the Foreign Office has done the same with Palmerston.“If the treasury cat Gladstone gets involved a death will happen.“[It was] … [Read more...] about Fears Downing Street turf war will lead to death of Larry or Palmerston unless something is done to stop the cats fighting

Talk about a fat cat! This morbidly obese moggy has been sent to pet FAT CAMP to help her shed the pounds.Greedy kitty Puff loves to gorge on unhealthy treats, especially tasty prawns – and she can even be found gobbling down dog food and sneakily trying to swipe fish from the tank.Owner Marie Clair adopted Puff a year ago, when her family got a new kitten and the pair didn't get on – the new addition left poor Puff feeling pushed aside, she started comfort eating and began to pile on the pounds.When Marie first met Puff she was left shocked by the sheer size of the massive moggy - who was twice the size of a normal cat - and so big that she had to be brought home in a dog cage, because she couldn't fit in a cat carrier. Now Marie, 58, has embarked on a mission to help her fat cat banish the flab – and enrolled her in the PDSA's Pet Fit Club programme.Marie, a semi-retired PR officer from Castleton, Derbyshire, said: "When we picked her up I was astounded – … [Read more...] about Obese moggie sent to pet fat camp after tipping the scales at a whopping 22lbs

EVERY now and then a photo comes along that stops the internet in its tracks - and we've had more than our fair share this year.Barcroft Media has rounded up the most shocking, surprising and downright funny stories for a new photo series.An urban explorer shared haunting images of the abandoned Fukushima earthquake exclusion zone after sneaking into the highly irradiated region in JuneFlorida-based Jess raised eyebrow in July after revealing she lives as an adult baby.The 21-year-old likes to wear nappies, drink from bottles and regress back to her infancy.Jess, a sexual abuse survivor, says it has helped her make peace with her troubled childhood.The nanny, said: “Age play is really my best escape and it allows me to reclaim the innocence of my childhood and have it play out the way I always wanted.“Aside from that though, regressing and being little just fits with my personality.“It allows me to be playful and cute, which is what I’m like … [Read more...] about An adult baby, a babysitting dog and a model who spent £80k on plastic surgery: The photos that grabbed everyone’s attention in 2016

It's hard enough to remember to take your own passport with you when pre-travel stress hits, but in future, Europeans with family members of the four-legged variety will also have to remember to pack their pet's passports. The new EU documents for animals will be required as of October 1. While pawprints aren't required for identification, photos are optional. Previously, animal owners were expected to carry their pet's immunization record when they travelled. Animals also were given a tattoo in their ear. While the old ID measures will be accepted during the transition phase, after 2011, all animals will need to have a microchip the size of a grain of rice injected which contains a machine-readable number to identify the animal. "Total nonsense," scoffed Professor Hans-Joachim Hackbarth of the veterinary school in Hanover upon hearing of the new regulations. He said he can't remember the last time he was required to show his own passport when crossing an EU border. The effort pet … [Read more...] about EU Introduces Passports for Pets

Tucked between a parking garage and a hospital is one of Lebanon's infamous zoos. But this institution may soon to feel the heat from the government here, which aims to crack down specifically on how they treat big cats. And it's not hard to see why. In this tiny, dilapidated zoo, two lions are kept in a cage measuring 8 by 10 meters (about 26 by 33 feet). There is not even enough water for them in the sweltering summer heat of 30-plus degrees Celsius (85-plus degrees Fahrenheit), and the animals seem exhausted. Today (01.09.2016), the Lebanese government will introduce new laws that attempt to force zoos to take the welfare of their big cats more seriously. And if enforced, the rules are likely to impact not only zoos. Despite its grinding poverty, Lebanon has a contingent of rich individuals who keep fully grown lions and tigers in their homes - in some cases, even in Beirut apartments. In fact, it's this same poverty that drives an illegal, underground business of animal … [Read more...] about Lebanon to tame lion owners with new laws